Giovanni&#x27;s Pizza

I'm so glad I got to try out this place before going to New York! This pizza had me looking for…read moresimilar over there. I tried the Italian Sausage with Jalepeños and the combination was amazing. If you can handle spice, this one's for you. The slice was thin and had everything sliding off with a bite. So delicious! I definitely need to come back when I'm downtown.

My friend highly recommended this pizza place, so I had to give it a try!…read more First of all, the thin crust was absolutely my personal favorite. I love a good thin crust, and the fresh ingredients really won me over. The price is also very reasonable. A large pizza is under $30, which I think is a great deal--honestly, I'd even say it's on the cheaper side these days. They don't have different pizza sizes. You can either order by the slice or get a whole pizza. One thing I really liked is that you can split a whole pizza in half and choose two different flavors. That's definitely a big plus, especially when you're ordering for a group. The pizza itself is surprisingly light and clean-tasting. Even though you're eating pizza, it doesn't feel heavy or greasy at all, and I didn't feel weighed down afterward. Now, one small downside: you have to pay for water, and even hot sauce or ranch costs extra. Since the pizza itself is reasonably priced, I'm not really complaining, but... if I have to pay extra for every little thing, I can't exactly say I'm thrilled about it. I did really enjoy their habanero hot sauce, though! It had a slightly unique flavor that I really liked. After eating with my friends, I seriously debated whether I should buy a whole pizza to take home for the kids. I loved how thin and light the pizza was, but for my personal taste, it was a little... ordinary. It wasn't quite a "WOW, I have to have this again!" kind of pizza for me. So I decided to pass this time and thought, "Maybe next time if I'm in the area." Would I come back? Yes! If I get the chance, I definitely would.

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Bari Pasta & Pizza

4.2(982 reviews)

2.2 mi

Very yummy and great cuz it was delivered to my work (and just by their delivery staff). I've…read moretasted a lot of their food over the years, pasta, pizza, paninis. Highly recommend :-)

This is a small, hopping spot to get pizza, pasta and sandwiches with a bit of extra unique like…read moretheir pizza skulls, pizza roses, pizza bunnies and pizza dinos. I Purdue the should, which were fun and flavorful along with a garlic delight pizza. I really enjoyed the food. The employees are all amazing, friendly and knowledgeable. Seating is limited, so you may want to take it to go. I wanted to done in and I was lucky to grab a table! I would totally recommend

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Pizza Skulls (4) Heart Shaped mozzarella cheese hearts

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Pizza skulls

Mongiello's Pizza & Wings

4.4(230 reviews)

1.7 mi

Pizza was mid, definitely overpriced for the size…read more Wings were not it, tasted like the oil they used was old or burnt or something, we got the hot and garlic parm and both tasted off. The hot wasn't even spicy. Pizza was like I said mid, it's really hard to suck at pizza, cooked well not burnt but just overpriced for what you get. The service was fine, and atmosphere was cool, played some fun songs, music Irish music what?!? lol. A separate coffee bar and Mexican food also inside. But sadly not the spot.

We usually order food from this spot whenever we go to Twisted Tiki which is in the same…read moremarketplace. Mongiello's has pizza, wings, and a few other miscellaneous items. The same space is shared with Tacompadre, and we ordered items from both menus at once at the register. We ordered our food to go to take to TT, but there is also a common dining area in the center of the market. I had the 9" Mighty Meaty pizza ($9.99) which is topped with pepperoni, sausage, Canadian bacon, and pepperoncini peppers. The crust had a medium thickness, and was baked well. It tasted great with all of the meats on it, and I liked the addition of the pepperoncinis. I think this was a great value for ten bucks. You can also get a 12" pizza for $17.99. The staff member was friendly, and our food from both places was ready pretty quickly.

Seating area/front entrance

Mango Habanero Wings

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Mighty meaty pizza (12 in)

Terra Mia Pizzeria Tustin

4.4(572 reviews)

2.9 mi

We stopped in for dinner the other night. Lots of parking is available. The restaurant itself is a…read moregood size with both indoor and outdoor seating. We got some garlic knots with marinara sauce. The garlic knots come out piping hot but so soft and delicious. The star, is of course, the pizza. We got a large pizza with half of it being a deluxe pizza and the other half a Hawaiian pizza. The pizza took hardly any time at all to come out. It was large and cut into some massive slices. Fold that slice in half like any good New York style pizza and enjoy. Such a great pizza. The pizza dough isn't baked until the bottom is crispy like a cracker but still soft and foldable. Add great and friendly service and you should make this a pizza place to come and try!

Had such a great experience at Terra Mia! The pizzas were absolutely amazing--fresh, flavorful, and…read moreperfectly cooked. There were so many great choices on the menu that I honestly wasn't sure what to order, so I asked the staff for their recommendations. They were incredibly helpful and suggested some of their favorites, and they did not disappoint! Everything we ordered was delicious, and you can really tell that they take pride in the quality of their food. The recommendations made the experience even better because we got to try pizzas we probably wouldn't have chosen on our own. The service was friendly and welcoming, and the whole atmosphere made it a great place to enjoy a meal. If you're a pizza lover, I definitely recommend giving Terra Mia a try. I'll absolutely be coming back!

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1/2 Hawaiian, 1/2 Meat Lovers 18"

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Santos Pizza

4.7(172 reviews)

1.5 mi

Locally owned & operated

Pet friendly

This is a pickup order. We called ahead and the pizza was ready when we got there. The staff is…read morefriendly and the place is clean. We got a 16" pizza with pepperoni, mushrooms, and black olives. Dough is chewy with a crisp edge. They put a good amount of cheese, and toppings were evenly distributed. It was fresh and hot. Pretty tasty! Great experience overall!

I claim not be a thin crust connoisseur but this a damn good pizza (I usually opt for thicker style…read morepizzas). Perfect ratio on everything sitting on a delicious dough. Santos earned a ranking high on my pizza list topping Regents in La Jolla. Thankfully, I found it by doing search on best OC pizzas and I'll take the drive from La Palma anytime. Extra notes: sampled their house ranch (good stuff) and partook in a tall can while sitting in the outdoor street courtyard.

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The Hirohata Pizza. Cupped sausage, cupped pepperoni, Dole pineapple and Peruvian jalapeños. A perfect blend of savory and sweet.

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Mike, the owner and founder of Mike's Hot Honey paid the shop a visit.

Rafael's Pizza

4.3(553 reviews)

2.0 mi

Very friendly service. Good pizza and salad. Highly recommended. Also they service breakfast!read more

Food is delicious, service is attentive, vibe is fun!! EXCEPT THEY PLAY THE MOST OFFENSIVE…read moreMUSIC!!!!! God Awful, how about some light jazz or new age music?? Good thing I was getting a TOGO order!!

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BBQ Wings 9pcs

Folks Pizzeria - Costa Mesa

4.3(2.1k reviews)

3.3 mi

Love the vibes. Super rustic feel to the place and food. We…read moremade a reservation so the wait wasn't bad and we were seated outdoors. Food was surprisingly good! I had hoped it wasn't just hype and it wasn't! The pizza definitely delivers. The mushroom pizza was the best thing we had. The crust is do good. I love the pizza didn't feel too greasy. The appetizers were good but nothing amazing. The mushroom pizza though, was definitely worth the drive. Probably won't get the salami pizza again--felt too salty. But will definitely try another pizza!

Pretty good overall! I think it feels pretty solid as authentic, simple pizzas. I understand the…read moreconcept of the restaurant and the "Camp" itself, but they don't offer split pizzas or half toppings. So you have to commit to the pies they serve. It's pretty expensive, right now it's around $30+ for a 14" and it's honestly enough for 2-3 people. I definitely want to come back to try the cheesecake and the meatballs, but I'm not sure this would be my first choice if I'm craving pizza. Unless I want a fancier dinner, I'd probably opt to go elsewhere. Service is fine and the restaurant itself gets busy but is nice!

Pepperoni

Margherita (feeds 2-3) Pepperoni (feeds 2-3)

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Meatballs

Marco's Pizza

4.5(178 reviews)

2.8 mi

My family and I are a regular customer at Marco's Pizza! My…read morepersonal favorite is the Grilled Chicken Florentine on the Lite Crust, with marinara sauce instead of the white sauce -- seriously SO good! It's my go-to order. I was recently picked by Marco's for a special pizza treat for our team was such an awesome surprise! Everyone loved the pizza, and it was such a thoughtful way to treat our team and show appreciation. We'll definitely be ordering from Marco's again sometime! Thank you, JD, for treating our team and for always making such great pizza!

Many of these 5 star reviews I say are questionable. I'd definitely say it's 5 star commercial…read moregrade good, but that's it. I actually decided to try Marcos because of the reviews of taste and amount of toppings. My pizza wasn't even close to the pics and the pizza was tasteless. The cheese tasted funny to me, so I took it off. Actually, the end of the crust was pretty good. IMO, a good, it's down the street and their quick, pizza spot.

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Fratellino's Italian Kitchen

when my friends and i decided on a craving for some italian, we had planned a little dinner date…read morehere tonight. we hadn't known at all what to expect, but it was the perfect girl's night simple dinner. when you enter, you go up to the counter to place your order at the register. then they give you a metal number to place on your table for the waiter to bring your dishes to you. none of us waited more than 10 minutes for our food to be ready, and they made sure to bring our appetizers first as well. the calamari was so nicely cooked (the server told us they bread it themselves in house) and the mozzarella sticks had some incredible cheese pulls. you could tell the bread was going to be delicious as well just based on the color and seasoning, and they did not disappoint. i had ordered the clam sauce with linguine, creamy style; this meant they added some alfredo sauce to the sauce to make it a little thicker in consistency. when i got my dish, the sauce was still fairly thin but i think the alfredo helped a lot for what i was wanting in flavor. the clams were exquisite and, if i hadn't stuffed myself so much on the carb appetizers, i would have polished it off right there. my friends said their dishes were also incredible. the only thing was the pizza; my friend didn't seem to detect any tomato sauce on her dough, only olive oil. she ended up using our dipping sauces to add, but she said it was still delicious. despite being so incredibly full, we still made room for dessert because how could we leave without trying the gelato? the strawberry cheesecake was exactly the perfect sweetness for me to balance out what i had just eaten, though the other flavors were just as good too. overall, it was an incredible dining experience. the staff was all very friendly, happy to provide recommendations or explain what deals came with adding on anything to your order. they were very attentive in checking in with us. the ambiance of the place is also so pretty and so quaint. i definitely intend to come back for another meal!

First off, the restaurant is very nice, clean, and has a pleasant atmosphere. Unfortunately, the…read morefood was a disappointment. The pasta sauce tasted very sour, and the meatball on top wasn't even warm. It seemed like it was simply taken from a tray and placed on top of the pasta. The antipasto salad was mostly lettuce with very little meat or toppings. The penne with pink sauce was good, so that was the highlight of the meal. Overall, I felt the food was overpriced for what we received. Honestly, I've had better food and a better value at Olive Garden. Sorry to say, but I expected more. Service was great! Very kind

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Garlic bread with every entree is delicious

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Very cute interior, romantic music playing, smells of great ingredients.

Peroni Pizza

3.8(18 reviews)

1.4 mi

Pizza, wings and breadsticks are delicious from this location, specially for their price…read more Quality is something you could taste for every bite that you take. Multiple pizza, topping and styles you could choose from. Either for yourself or a gathering, the prices are great. The owner is very sweet and always make sure that the pizza looks perfect. Service is fast if you order in person and even faster when you order over the phone. Restaurant is clean each and every time I've stepped in, not a single speck of dust or a stain. Staff takes pride in a clean location and their delicious pizza. I would highly recommend this over Pizza Hut Domino's and Little Caesars. A $10 pepperoni pizza taste like a $25 pizza. Support local, small business over big corporate locations and franchises.

Originally ordered veggie personal pizza, came out to $13 but cashier recommended to do thin crust…read moreveggie instead, helping us make the most cost-effective choice! Very friendly, gave great recommendations and even gave me a free pickled jalapeño! Very fast, pizza came out in 10ish minutes and tasted sooo good, crispy and cheesy and flavorful. I recommend if you want pizza and are in the area!

Thin Crust, Veggie Pizza

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Janet V.

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4

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15 years ago

BEST TORTAS EVER!!..you gotta be patient tho..the only thing that sucks is that you have to wait almost 25 mins for one torta, but its soo worth it:D yumm. read more

Ying Y.

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4

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7 years ago

The pizza no good idk about the mexican food but the pizza is no good, doughy as heck kinda undercooked cheap tasting lil cesars is better

Sophia D.

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12 years ago

The pizza is so good, their thin crust pizza is so good really fresh made with real tomato sauce. Customer service is really good too.

Kinsley M.

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6

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9 years ago

Its a pizza place near Njit and University Centre so it always busy. you can order ahead for your food. They also have lunch specials .

Aaron F.

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6

4

11 years ago

The sandwiches here are the best. It's run by the owners which the nicest people you will meet

C L.

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3

14 years ago

Good sandwich shop. They also make really good spaghetti with Italian sausage.

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